Local Music: Tour Space

Want to book your big Northwest Tour? Try getting in at one of thse clubs conviently organized here by city. Not sure if your sound fits the venue? Tough luck kiddies you'll have to pick up a hard copy to see the cutesy icons we've assigned each musical style.

High Dive 513 N. 36th St. * (206) 632-0212 This place is small and can either be the pinnacle of hipness or the nadir of fratness. KEXP broadcasts live from here sometimes. Booking: [email protected] Web: www.highdiveseattle.com

The Paradox 1401 NW Leary Way * No Phone This is a nonprofit venue run and staffed by volunteers. It is all-ages, all the time. Booking: Web site for instructions, [email protected], [email protected] to follow up. Web: www.theparadox.org, myspace.com/the_paradox

Sabala's at Mount Tabor 4811 SE Hawthorne Blvd. * (503) 238-1646 A popular southeast Portland venue for thrash fanatics and horror movie buffs alike. And it's at the foot of a dormant volcano - could it be any more metal?! Booking: [email protected] Web: www.sabalasmttabor.com

The Business 1717 Commercial Ave. * (360) 293-9788 Along with the Department of Safety, Anacortes' other all-ages, indie/folkie bastion. Just make sure to bring your own P.A. system. Booking: Liz, [email protected]

Green Frog Cafe 902 N. State St. * (360) 756-1213 The house provides instruments — guitar, bass, mandolin, banjo -- for just anybody to futz around on. (And the peanuts are free!) Booking: James (call or use MySpace) Web: myspace.com/acoustictavern

The Wild Buffalo 208 W. Holly St. * (360) 752-0720 Be sure to read the lengthy booking guidelines on their website before you even think about trying to get a gig there. They've got more rules than Pol Pot. Booking: [email protected]: wildbuffalo.net